in the main

• Expression formelle signifiant 'pour la plupart', 'dans l'ensemble' ou 'principalement', utilisée pour indiquer que quelque chose est vrai dans la plupart des cas ou dans un sens général.

A formal phrase meaning 'for the most part', 'generally', or 'mostly', used to indicate that something is true in most cases or in the broad sense.

1. Generally or mostlyC1formalbritish

   Used to indicate that something is true in most cases or for the most part.

   dans l'ensemble

   • In the main, the project was a success.
   • The students, in the main, agreed with the new policy.
   • In the main, the weather has been good this week.